What kinds of Plug-in Electric Vehicles are there?
There are several types of plug-in electric vehicles, each with different features to fit a wide range of driving needs and styles. Talk with the dealers to see how the cars may fit your needs. And, like cars today, your actual range may vary due to driving conditions and styles. A Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) is fully electric. The car or truck is completely powered by the on-board battery. The initial models of BEVs are expected to go up to 100 miles on a full charge. The batteries will then need to be plugged in to recharge. An example of a BEV is the Nissan Leaf. The major auto manufacturers are expected to launch additional models in the coming months and years. An Extended Range Electric Vehicle (EREV) is similar, but it may have an on-board gas fuelled generator to provide additional energy when the batteries are low. These may have up to about 50 miles range on the initial battery energy and the on board generator may allow the car to travel significantly further before needi
